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Vision for Life

In Vision for Life, natural health pioneer Meir Schneider shares ten essential principles of healthy vision discovered in his forty-year personal and professional journey.

Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe

The fascinating, untold story of the air we breathe, the hidden life it contains, and invisible dangers that can turn the world upside down Every day we draw in two thousand gallons of air—and thousands of living things. From the ground to the stratosphere, the air teems with invisible life. This last great biological frontier remains so mysterious that it took over two years for scientists

The Human Body: An Illustrated Guide to Its Form, Functions and Capabilities

Discover the incredible capabilities of the human body and its functions with this indispensable hardback guide, richly illustrated in full-colour. The human body is a remarkable work of nature - its immense complexity allowing us to sense the world around us, move, regulate our temperature, formulate thoughts and much more besides. In this stunning visual guide, author Robert Snedden examin

Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You

AUDIBLE EDITOR'S PICK The bestselling, paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent women—those with ADHD, autism, synesthesia, high sensitivity, and sensory processing disorder—exploring why these traits are overlooked in women and how society benefits from allowing their unique strengths to flourish. As a successful Harvard and Berkeley-educated writer, entrepreneur, and devoted mot

Pollan on Food Boxed Set

The three groundbreaking books from our most trusted guide to food, now brought together for the first time In a few short years, Michael Pollan has completely transformed America’s understanding of eating. Now, Pollan on Food collects the New York Times–bestselling author’s three masterworks into one memorable package. First, the groundbreaking

Anxious

“A rigorous, in-depth guide to the history, philosophy, and scientific exploration of this widespread emotional state . . . [LeDoux] offers a magisterial review of the role of mind and brain in the generation of unconscious defense responses and consciously expressed anxiety. . . . [His] charming personal asides give an impression of having a conversation with a world expert.” —Nature 

In Defense Of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Q)

From the author of the bestselling "The Omnivore's Dilemma" comes this bracing and eloquent manifesto that shows readers how they might start making thoughtful food choices that can enrich their lives and enlarge their sense of what it means to be healthy. (Consumer Health)

The Healing of America

A New York Times Bestseller, with an updated explanation of the 2010 Health Reform Bill "Important and powerful . . . a rich tour of health care around the world." —Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times Bringing to bear his talent for explaining complex issues in a clear, engaging way, New York Times bestselling author T. R. Reid visits industrialized democracies

The Menopause Companion

An indispensable primer on menopause that reads like advice from a close friend, co-written by a medical doctor and expert in women´s health. It´s one of the most important, least discussed events that happens for half the population. It´s a physiological and psychosocial event, a cultural construct, and a deeply personal experience all woven together in a jumbled knot. It´s menopause. But why is

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Enjoy Exercise: Get Fit Without Willpower

Rediscover the joy of exercise, effortlessly and permanently, with the revolutionary Easyway method. We all know the feeling: you've put on a few pounds, you want to feel and look fitter, but the discipline you need to join that exercise class or go for that run always deserts you when you need it most. How can you overcome your aversion to exercise and achieve the health and physique you dream

Becoming Aware

This hands-on user´s guide to the groundbreaking Wheel of Awareness meditation practice featured in the New York Times bestseller Aware takes readers step-by-step through a twenty-one-day journey to discover what it means to be truly present and aware in our daily lives. In today´s increasingly fast-paced world it can be difficult to find moments to catch your breath, regain inner balance, an

Broken: My Story Of Addiction & Redemption (Q)

Candid, shocking, and unforgettable, Broken is a haunting and clear-eyed tale that offers hope for all those wrestling with addiction Unlike some popular memoirs that have fictionalized and romanticized the degradations of drug addiction, Broken is a true-life tale of recovery that stuns and inspires with virtually every page. The eldest son of journalist Bill Moyers, William Cope Moyers relates

Gut Feelings: The Intelligence Of The Unconscious (Q)

This book is grounded in cutting-edge research, and its message is conveyed through compelling, real-life examples.

Parisian Charm School

As seen in The New York Times -- discover what French women know about embracing that irresistible joie de vivre We all know that French women don't get fat. But their famous je ne sais quoi comes from more than just body type--something anyone can master: the old-fashioned art cultivating our inner beauty, confidence, and unique personal style, at any age. From savoring the everyday beauty ar

Shape Of The Eye : A Memoir

When Laura Estreich is born, her appearance presents a puzzle: does the shape of her eyes indicate Down syndrome or the fact that she has a Japanese grandmother? In this powerful memoir, George Estreich, a poet and stay-at-home dad, tells his daughter's story, reflecting on her inheritance - from the literal legacy of her genes, to the family history that precedes her, to the Victorian physician J

Cycles

PubWest 2023 Book Design Award (Gold) Reclaim your cycle and support your health with this detailed guide featuring 100+ recipes and practices from RN, and author of How to Grow a Baby, Amy Hammer. There is no one-size-fits-all guide to your cycle. But registered nurse Amy Hammer arms you with a strong foundation in physiology and hormonal health, explores historical and sociocultural aspects of

Amor y desamor en el cerebro / Love and Lack of Love in the Brain

¿Por qué nos llama poderosamente la atención una persona? ¿Qué factores intervienen en el cerebro para que nuestra sexualidad se vuelva torbellino y explosión? ¿Cúales son las causas que nos llevan a los celos? Como sólo él sabe hacerlo, Eduardo Calixto detalla en este libro de manera sencilla, llena de humor y ampl&

Transforma las heridas de tu infancia: Rechazo - Abandono - Humillación - Traición - Injusticia / Heal the Wounds of Your Youth

Con claridad y comprensión Anamar Orihuela define las heridas que nos mortifican y agobian mientras crecemos. También nos enseña a sanarlas, tener seguridad y vivir en confianza y armonía. Un libro que despeja el camino para lograr una vida feliz, plena, sin culpas ni complejos. La clave: aliviar el dolor de nuestro niño interior y sanar las heridas que nuestros

Lo que la comida le hace a tu cerebro / This is Your Brain on Food

Una guía indispensable sobre los sorprendentes alimentos que combaten: toc, trastornos del sueño, TDAH, demencia, depresión, ansiedad y más. Cuando se trata de la dieta, la mayoría de las personas se preocupa por perder peso y estar en forma, pero lo que comemos afecta no sólo lo que vemos. Estudios recientes han demostrado que la alimentac

Natural Health, Natural Medicine: The Complete Guide To Wellness & Self-Care... (Revised)

From "the guru of alternative medicine" (San Francisco Examiner), Natural Health, Natural Medicine is the completely revised and updated edition of Andrew Weil's national bestseller — a comprehensive resource for everything you need to know to maintain optimum health and treat common ailments. This landmark book incorporates Dr. Weil’s theories of preventive health maintenance and alternat